Quality Improvement Manager

RoslinCT; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RoslinCT, a premier cell and gene therapy organization, seeks a Quality Improvement Manager to enhance their Quality Management System. This leadership role focuses on driving initiatives, regulatory compliance, and team building within a supportive environment committed to inclusivity and development.

Benefits

Generous salary package

31 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits such as retail discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Deep understanding of GMP and Quality Management Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Quality function across the business.
• Deliver training on investigation techniques and CAPA effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with current regulatory requirements (MHRA, HTA, FDA).

Skills

Leadership

Investigation

Root Cause Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Management Systems

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Honours degree in a relevant life science

Job description

Location: Edinburgh BioQuarter

Who are we?

We are RoslinCT, a world-leading cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organisation creating cutting-edge therapies that change people’s lives.

Collaborative, dedicated and talented people are the backbone of our culture, working both autonomously and in driven teams to make life-changing products utilising ground-breaking science.

Find out more about what we do here!

Why join us?

• The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company which is changing lives, giving you the skills and experience to develop your career.
• A generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• 31 days of annual leave, plus 4 public holidays which increases with tenure.
• A competitive company pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Group Life Cover – you are automatically covered for three times your basic salary to give you and your family peace of mind.
• Private healthcare and access to mental health/wellbeing support as your health and wellbeing means a lot to us.
• Flexible benefits such as retail discounts and access to the Cycle2Work scheme.
  
  

Your new role

• We are looking for a Quality Improvement Manager to join our growing Quality department here at RoslinCT.
• You will support the Head of Quality to lead and coordinate the Quality function across the business, with a primary focus on developing, maintaining, and enhancing our Quality Management System (QMS).
• You will play a key leadership role in driving Quality Improvement initiatives, building and leading a team of Quality Engineers, ensuring effective regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Lead the QMS team, focusing on investigation simplification, robust root cause analysis, and effective CAPAs.
• Deliver training on investigation techniques, root cause analysis, and CAPA effectiveness.
• Generate and maintain the site Risk Register and ensure visibility of key risks across stakeholders.
• Drive continuous Quality Improvement across all UK sites.
• Lead Quality Improvement initiatives and the generation of key quality metrics.
• Facilitate and lead forums such as the Quality Review Board, CAPA team, change control team, and participate in the Quality Committee.
• Ensure compliance with current regulatory requirements (e.g., MHRA, HTA, FDA).
• Support and deputise for the Head of Quality when required.
• Regularly report on QMS performance and risk-based deficiencies.
• Ensure quality systems are in place for document control, investigations, and change control.
• Recruit, coach, and motivate Quality staff to maintain high performance and capability.
• Represent RoslinCT at customer audits, regulatory inspections, and industry events.
  
  

About You

• You will have extensive experience of leading Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Competence in investigation, root cause analysis, and risk management strategies.
• A deep understanding of GMP and Quality Management Systems.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Competence in investigation, root cause analysis, and risk management strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to manage stakeholder expectations.
• Experience of representing Quality in audits, inspections, and high-stakes meetings.
• Passion for continuous improvement and delivering results.
  
  

Qualifications

• An Honours degree in a relevant life science or equivalent qualification.
  
  

Next Steps

If this sounds like you, then please hit ‘Apply’ now. We will ask you to upload your CV and complete a short application form detailing your interest and what you could bring to RoslinCT.

At RoslinCT, we’re all about inclusivity and creating a fair, welcoming workplace. Our goal is to make sure everyone knows they’re valued and encouraged to be themselves, whether they’re our employees, customers, or partners.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants fairly and don’t discriminate based on any protected characteristics. So, no matter who you are, we welcome your application with open arms.

If you’ve got any specific needs or concerns regarding accessibility during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [e-mail]. We’re here to assist and make things as smooth as possible for you.